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Author:   Jason Cassel
Publisher:   Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
Imprint:   Bloomsbury Academic
ISBN:  

9798216380139

Pages:   120
Publication Date:   16 April 2026
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

Introduction Section 1. How does the Piano Work? 1. Where Did the Piano Come From? 2. How are Pianos Made? 3. How Does the Piano Action Work? 4. What Happens After the Hammer Hits the String? 5. How Do the Pedals Work? 6. How Do I Remove a Pencil from My Piano? 7. How Do I Open the Lid? 8. Do You Need to Have Perfect Pitch to Tune a Piano? Section 2. How Do I Care for My Piano? 9. How Do I Clean My Piano? 10. How Do I Move My Piano? 11. What Should I Look for in a Piano Technician? 12. How Often Should I Tune My Piano? 13. Is Tuning All My Piano Needs? 14. How Can I Help My Technician? Section 3. How do I Purchase a Piano? 15. How Old is My Piano? 16. How Much is My Piano Worth? 17. Is My Piano Worth Rebuilding? 18. Should I Buy New or Used? 19. Should I Buy Acoustic or Digital? 20. Should I Buy This Piano? Conclusion Bonus. How Did You Learn How to Do This? Acknowledgements About the Author

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Jason Cassel follows his curiosity for the piano into every inside nook and widget, offering a clever little book that is equal parts trivia, user’s manual, and love letter to the keyboard instrument that is as ubiquitous as it is useful. -- Andrew Maxfield * composer; former composer fellow, National Collegiate Choral Organization *

World renowned piano technician Jason Cassel leverages his extensive knowledge and experience to provide readers with an understanding of how these amazing instruments do what they do and more. This is a multimedia experience that is both informative and enjoyable. Highly recommend! -- Chip Meyer * President of Renner USA * Whether you’re a teacher, parent, student, or simply a curious pianist, this book is your essential, go-to guide. With clarity, humor, and deep expertise, Jason Cassel answers all your important questions about how pianos work, how to care for them, and how to make smart decisions when buying one. From removing a pencil stuck inside the case to understanding the difference between acoustic and digital models, this book belongs on every piano owner’s shelf. -- Carmen Hall * President, Utah Music Teachers' Association; Director, Timpanogos Chamber Music Series * At last, a guide to the piano by someone who actually knows the instrument inside out! Jason Cassel writes very clearly and directly and conveys information in a very engaging and approachable style, making this very complex topic into something that any reader can understand. A must read for pianists and piano teachers. -- Fred Sturm * pianist and piano technician; former piano technician, University of New Mexico, USA * Jason Cassel follows his curiosity for the piano into every inside nook and widget, offering a clever little book that is equal parts trivia, user’s manual, and love letter to the keyboard instrument that is as ubiquitous as it is useful. -- Andrew Maxfield * composer; former composer fellow, National Collegiate Choral Organization *

Author Information

Jason Cassel serves as a piano technician for the School of Music at Brigham Young University, USA. He is a Registered Piano Technician with the Piano Technicians Guild, where he serves as both a Certified Tuning and Technical Examiner and has received manufacturer training from Steinway & Sons, Yamaha, Mason & Hamlin, and Renner USA. Cassel received the Crowl-Travis Member of Note Award for his contributions to the piano industry, as well as the Jack Greenfield Award in recognition of his over three dozen articles in the Piano Technicians Journal.

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